Senator Tim Kaine Explains Why He Will Vote NO on DeVos

Just in case you thought that no one on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee understood that Betsy DeVos is a threat to the future of public education, read Senator Tim Kaine’s letter.

January 26, 2017

Dear Mr. XXXXXXXX:

Thank you for contacting me about the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be Secretary of Education. I appreciate hearing from you.

Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution requires the advice and consent of the Senate on certain appointments made by the President, including cabinet secretaries. The committee of jurisdiction for each nomination conducts hearings with respect to each candidate before they are considered by the full Senate. Members of the Senate have a responsibility to ensure that nominees possess the qualifications, integrity, and independence that is necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the job on behalf of the American people. I take my responsibility to scrutinize every…